Ciara Cartwright

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Ciara Cartwright, HR

Certified RETAIN Coach

Ciara Cartwright supports CPLL’s content, community engagement, and operations, helping create thoughtful experiences that inform, support, and connect working parents. Her background spans Total Rewards, coaching, employee benefits, parental leave, HR operations, talent management, startups, and fractional consulting, giving her a practical perspective on the evolving needs of both employers and families.

She enjoys translating complex workplace topics into accessible, actionable guidance that helps organizations better support working parents. As a working mother of two young children, Ciara understands firsthand the challenges of balancing career and caregiving and is passionate about helping families navigate that journey with greater confidence.

Before joining CPLL, she built her career across startups, established organizations, and freelance consulting, partnering with growing companies to strengthen people operations and employee experience. Ciara lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children, where they’re usually chasing their next outdoor adventure.

Key Expertise

  • Career Coaching
  • Dads
  • Black and African American
  • Manager & Team Communication